US Bridges

Village Creek Rd. over Trib of Lake Arlington

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Garden LN · Structure no. 022200ZV5020001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,242
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Creek Rd. over Trib of Lake Arlington is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Village Creek Rd. over Trib of Lake Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,070 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVillage Creek Rd.
CrossesTrib of Lake Arlington
Location0.1 MI N of Garden LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70438, -97.24842
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,242 (2024)
Projected traffic4,070 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Village Creek Rd. over Trib of Lake Arlington built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village Creek Rd. over Trib of Lake Arlington in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Village Creek Rd. over Trib of Lake Arlington carry?

About 4,242 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Village Creek Rd. over Trib of Lake Arlington?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Village Creek Rd. over Trib of Lake Arlington?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.